Cornwall News for Falmouth, Penryn, Helston, Truro, Redruth, Camborne

Dead rats scam leaves victim 'absolutely hysterical'

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Woman rescued from river in Falmouth twice by pub goer after jumping back in

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Children's sailing charity gets £1.69 million for groundbreaking project

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Cornish start to Tour of Britain hailed a coup by famous charity

Spring show brings seasonal cheer to wet day in Devoran

Second firm in as many months opens at Helston Business Park

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Solidarity event in wake of New Zealand mosque attack

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'Meet' figures from history as past brought to life at five Cornish museums

Father of teenager found dead on river bank pleads for her phone to be returned

Two men rescued from water off Prince of Wales Pier

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THE MYSTERY DINER: Chorley's, Truro

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Penryn father's death caused by drugs and pneumonia

Cornish hero to have train named in his memory

COURT LIST: Man sent to prison after assaulting emergency worker

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Dog rescued from rocks at Church Cove

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Bus pass holders can now travel for free at any time

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Falmouth and Penryn will be on route as Cornwall to host Tour of Britain cycle race

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Timber bungalow in secluded Lizard location sold at auction

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Online organic plant business wins national award

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More than 40 hectares of green space improved by Cornwall Council

Police say there is a rise in people carrying knives

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Former student invited to take part in UN convention

The Packet Camera Club's photo of the day - taken by Maxine Brown

Five men convicted for smuggling 1.4 tonnes of cocaine

Cyclist knocked off his bike in hit-and-run incident

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Black-tie dinner to raise money for Penryn charity

Mother laments "cold" consultant who broke news of son's Down's syndrome

Two councillors admit speeding

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Tourism expected to grow, creating 8,000 jobs

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Woman wins award for being Helston's "Greatest Loser"

Starbucks in Truro reopens after major refurbishment

Nearly half of 25 to 34 year-old drivers use mobile phones

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"Virtual School" receives national recognition

Creation of multi-use coastal trail to be discussed by councillors

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Falmouth to host breakfast rave inspired by Morning Gloryville

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Young surf lifesavers complete impressive sponsored swim for charity

Cornish brewery takes home the gold at 'beer Oscars'

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The Packet Camera Club's photo of the day, taken by Lee Stephens

Police locate family of man whose body was found in Falmouth harbour

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All roads through village closed due to major diesel spill

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Young Falmouth lifeguard wins award for heroic actions in her first shift

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Chippy is among best 10 in the country and it's celebrating with free chips

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'I sat and sobbed': Judge rules in favour of ex postmistress in landmark trial

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Seal pup Hope gets a second chance after becoming victim of sea pollution

Diabetes diagnoses on the rise in Cornwall

Hospital choir to raise funds for end of life care

Meet the four Helstonians leading Flora Day's Morning and Evening Dances

Best Village/Rural Pub winner revealed - now we need your votes for Best Town Pub

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Open day at Falmouth Marine School

Park and ride hours to be extended

Penryn mental health charity receives lottery funding

Permission granted to change Ocean Bowl student accommodation plan

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The Packet Camera Club's photo of the day, taken by Mark Quilter

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Police still looking for family of man whose body was found off Falmouth pier

Council responds to coastguard given parking ticket during emergency

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Brothers must pay £5,500 compensation to victims of street attack

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Driver involved in fatal crash on Saturday has been named

Driver caught using a mobile phone works for emergency services

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Truro High blows up a storm with its production of The Tempest

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Coastguards' search for missing 30 year-old "vulnerable" woman

Rubbish dumped in Falmouth Cemetery by "building site" fly-tippers

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All the winners at spring flower show on Lizard Peninsula

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Storm strain on tunnel stopping Helston homes flooding - but is solution imminent?

Sainsbury’s and Asda commit to £1bn of grocery savings and fuel cap

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Improvements proposed to reduce pesticide risk in Penryn drinking water

Record amounts of garden waste collected in Cornwall

New-look bank branch opens in Camborne

Schoolchildren prepare for passing-out parade after completing fire course

Government-funded summer camp for teenagers coming to Falmouth

Wainhomes’ plans for Falmouth land are blocked

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The Packet Camera Club's photo of the day - taken by John-Paul Arthur

Body pulled from the water in Falmouth

Body of woman found on river bank has been identified

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Traffic chaos after two-vehicle crash

Plans for 38 homes at golf club

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Helston mourns woman who never liked pasties but loved crumpets

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One person trapped after crash in town centre

Flora Day Morning and Evening Dance leaders revealed

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Reports of cow on the loose...in Bullock Lane

St Nazaire Parade Falmouth 2019 – remembering 'The Greatest Raid of All'

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Church bells to be dismantled as part of restoration project

Gearing up for 10th anniversary Moonlight Memory Walk in Falmouth

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Using technology to improve health and wellbeing in Camborne and Redruth

Sport

Will scores long-range stunner as 'Dron come from behind to beat Plymstock

AS IT HAPPENED: Wendron United beat Plymstock United

Golden Oldies: Helston Cricket Club from June 1992 - Can you name them?

25 YEARS ON: Town blitzed by Neil while Perran romp to final

CLASSIC CLASH: Falmouth Town 3-3 Buckland Athletic - Can you remember the year?

VIDEO: Highlights of Falmouth Town's semi-final victory over St Austell

VIDEO: Semi-final victory 'was an absolute pleasure to watch'

Fantastic Falmouth fire four past St Austell to reach Senior Cup final

CORNWALL SENIOR CUP LIVE: Falmouth Town beat St Austell to reach final

Praze CC hold special meeting in bid to avoid dissolution

Falmouth boss "feared the worst" after opening 20 minutes

Wendron record comfortable victory over strugglers Bere Alston

Bond Timber become new sponsors of Cornwall Cricket League

Cornwall boys reach quarter-finals despite Gloucestershire humbling

Spirited comeback unable to save Town from defeat after slow start

Penryn retain slender lead despite being held at home

Title dream looks all but over for Fishermen after latest defeat

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National sport

Tyson Fury to fight unbeaten Tom Schwarz in Las Vegas

Enrique praises Ramos as ‘unique’ player’s penalty secures win for Spain

Charlie Edwards targets building a legacy after successful defence of his title

Italy coach Roberto Mancini talks up Moise Kean following Finland win

Charlie Edwards cruises to first defence of his WBC flyweight title

Jamal Lewis was always fully committed to Northern Ireland

Jadon Sancho grateful for England team-mate Raheem Sterling’s guidance

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Falmouth/Penryn

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Woman rescued from river in Falmouth twice by pub goer after jumping back in

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In Port

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Letters

LETTERS: Is the future of Budock parish in doubt?

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National news

Voting under way in Thailand’s first election since 2014 coup

Two children among injured after ‘serious’ collision in Erdington

RAF flight with 20 tonnes of aid heading to Mozambique to help cyclone victims

What the papers say – March 24

Leonard urges swifter action to tackle child poverty

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Tax relief for internet firms to install fibre broadband

Action plan to target waiting times for suspected cancer patients

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